Breaking the Dams

That Beggar is the Grim Reaper Episode 1

Episode 1

Episode 1 recap

Olivia Shaw steps into the snowy street to smoke a cigarette. Lucas Thorne, dressed as a beggar, warns her about the habit. Three thugs with bats ambush Olivia. Lucas catches a bat barehanded, but an attacker knocks him into the snow. Lucas rises as the winged Grim Reaper and harvests the thugs' souls. After returning to human form, he tells Olivia she is safe, then vanishes when she picks up his coat.

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Episode 1 Scene by Scene

  1. 00:00: A Warning in the Snow

    Olivia Shaw steps outside a shop into the falling snow to light a cigarette. Lucas Thorne leans against a brick wall in beggar clothes. He speaks up from the corner and warns her that smoking will be her death.

  2. 00:21: Ambush on the Snowy Street

    Three thugs armed with baseball bats corner Olivia Shaw and attack her on the street. Lucas steps in, catches a swinging bat with his bare hand, and wraps his worn coat around Olivia to guide her to safety.

  3. 00:49: Lucas Takes a Heavy Blow

    Lucas tries to comfort a terrified Olivia, but an attacker creeps up from behind. The thug smashes a bat against the back of Lucas's head, pins his face into the snow, and throws Olivia violently to the ground.

  4. 01:18: Rise of the Grim Reaper

    Lucas activates his supernatural power and levitates above the street as a hooded, winged figure. He names himself the Son of Death. Lucas absorbs the souls of all three thugs on the spot, killing them in the snow.

  5. 01:59: A Sudden Disappearance

    Lucas returns to human form, helps Olivia stand up, and tells her she is out of danger. Olivia offers to repay him and invites him along. While she reaches down for his coat, Lucas suddenly vanishes from the sidewalk.

Key Lines from Episode 1

“You know smoking will be the death of you.”

Lucas Thorne · Lucas addresses Olivia as she steps outside into the snow to light a cigarette.

“Hi, Olivia, I'm Lucas, and I won't let them hurt you.”

Lucas Thorne · Lucas speaks to comfort Olivia while shielding her with his coat from the attackers.

“Allow me to introduce myself. I am the Grim Reaper. The Son of Death herself. And now... you have my fucking attention.”

Lucas Thorne · Lucas declares his identity while levitating with wings above the three street thugs.

“You... you saved me. I... I don't know how I can repay you. Come with me. Let me help you.”

Olivia Shaw · Olivia speaks after Lucas defeats the thugs and helps her to her feet.

How Episode 1 Ends

Lucas helps Olivia to her feet and assures her she is safe. Grateful for her survival, Olivia offers to help him and turns to gather his fallen coat. When she looks back up, Lucas has disappeared without a trace. Where did Lucas go, and will Olivia ever encounter the mysterious beggar again?